Vintage Chinese Boxwood Carved Kirin Fengshui Figure GB329S Trunk polychrome pigments—earthy greens and muted

polychrome pigments—earthy greens and muted brick reds—that accentuate the flowing folds of the traditional monastic robes

or hors d'oeuvres

polished sheen of the wood

ornate metal pull

Dimension: w65

Vintage Chinese Boxwood Carved Kirin Fengshui Figure GB329S Trunk polychrome pigments—earthy greens and mutedThis vintage boxwood carving depicts a Kirin (or Qilin), a mythical chimera from East Asian mythology, captured in a seated yet alert posture. The figure is masterfully detailed, showcasing the creatures traditional fusion of features: a dragon like head with an open, roaring mouth, a thick mane, and a body covered in meticulously rendered fish scales. Its anatomy transitions into the hooves of a deer or ox, visible on the underside of the piece,